Meeting the Needs
of Clients for 30 Years

Founded by Richard Ellis Sr. in 1980, Advantage Realty was based upon the belief that real estate decisions need to be developed with the client’s total needs in mind.

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Bill Trick

Bill Trick
Bill Trick, Vice President of Advantage Realty since 1986, has been working in the real estate business since 1973. His daily responsibilities are to plan, build, manage, and develop apartment communities and offices. Bill considers his greatest contribution to the success of Advantage to be his dependable leadership.

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The Tuscaloosa Area

Combining the best of the Old South and the New South,

Tuscaloosa offers exceptional Southern Hospitality toward all the residents.

The City of Tuscaloosa is located in West Alabama on the Black Warrior River, 57 miles southwest of Birmingham. Tuscaloosa is the county seat of 1,340 square mile Tuscaloosa County, which also includes the municipalities of Northport and Brookwood.

The home of the University of Alabama, Stillman College, Shelton State Community College, and various large hospitals, Tuscaloosa looms large in the educational and institutional infrastructure of Alabama.

Tuscloosa is a great place to live, come on in and see why! Bryant–Denny Stadium

Tuscaloosa is a dynamic place to live and work...

with great people, institutions, and natural beauty. Whether you enjoy top collegiate sports, the great outdoors, excellent shopping, or first-rate entertainment, Tuscaloosa has it.

Here are just a few of the wonderful things about Tuscaloosa:

  • University of Alabama
  • Lake Tuscaloosa
  • Great Educational Opportunities
  • Excellent Sense of Community
  • Motivated Work Force
  • No Traffic Congestion
  • Quality Real Estate Values
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Tuscaloosa Offers enjoyable mild conditions year-round.

Tuscaloosa's weather ranges from an average temperature in the winter months of 47 degrees F, to an average in the summer months of 82 degrees F. There is an average of 169 days per year when the high temperature is 80 degrees F or above. Average rainfall measures at approximately 52.46 inches per year. Most rainfall occurs during the fall, winter, and spring months. Average snowfall is about 0.6 inches per year.

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Large Educational Selection for growing families

Depending on the area of town in which you reside, Tuscaloosa offers many elementary, middle, and high schools both in the county and the city. Brookwood, Hillcrest, and Northside are just a few of the county school systems. City schools offer a variety of elementary choices including Alberta, Arcadia, and Northington. Middle schools such as Eastwood, Tuscaloosa Middle School and Westlawn are all options. Central, Northridge, and TCT are a few of the city high school choices.

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Learn about Tuscaloosa's upcoming events, news, and business opportunities.

The West Alabama Chamber of Commerce provides an informative site offering business and community information for the entire Tuscaloosa and Northport area. A calendar of events is included, along with local job listings, arts and attractions, and volunteer programs.

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